during the latter stage before a fill. My appetite is normal, nothing too much gets stuck. Is this, am I normal?

I have had 2 fills and I can still eat anything and quite a bit. I am eating around 1 1/2 cups at any one time and I don't have any problems getting stuck (Knock on Wood).

Yes, you are normal. You should still try very hard to eat slowly and with care, because you might still experience a surprise if you take too large a bite. But before the first fill it is very common for people to feel virtually no restriction whatsoever once they've completely healed from surgery.

Alexandra,

That is good to know. I had my two week post-op check up today. I mentioned that I do not feel real restricted. My dr. stressed to eat slow and he said the band will slow down the flow process to signal fullness. He said not to be afraid to try foods as long as I eat slow and chew well. So do you think as I continue to heal I will feel more restriction as time goes on? I hope so, I can now eat a good 1 and 1/2 cups of food with no problem. Also how much time do you recommend should pass between bites of food? I was just wondering.

Cyndi

All of this is a learning process, and very personal. I think as healing continues it's likely that you'll feel LESS restriction until you get an adjustment. During this time you'll start wondering if you even have a band at all. Just take it slow, though, because it's there even if you don't feel it all the time.

It's a good idea to try to take a good 10-20 seconds between bites. I know I hardly ever manage that, but it's a very good practice.

Hello,

I'm feeling the same thing. I am not having any restriction but for what I put upon myself. I measure everything out and allow myself only 3-4 ounces per meal...no Snacks and drink Water when I am hungry... It sucks...but only until I get a fill or two...(hopefully)

It's not forever...I hope!

Rain

hi, i'm looking to get a fill soon i am almost in week 6 post-op, and i am able to eat more than i thought i would be able to... its good to know that this is normal...

(i stopped loosing after2 weeks and even gained:mad:, is that normal? )

well i still cant eat as much as i did b-4 surgery, i get chest congestion, but i'v never thrown up.so dose that mean i have some restricion? i mean the band should be empty now...?

i'm also concerned about beeing able to eat more than i thought because i dont know if i will strech the pouch. i heard of the pouch streaching-am i risking that by eating to much?

if i'm not throwing up, Am i really eating to much?

what happens if the pouch streches?

what dose cause it to strech? is it overeating? something else?

please let me know if you know anything any info is helpfull thanks so much, Hana.